Computer Science and Information Technology Networking and Communications Systems - Pellissippi State Community College

Computer Science and Information Technology Networking and Communications Systems from Pellissippi State Community College is a Campus Associate Information Technology degree that prepares you for a IT career. Program description. The student who pursues Computer Science and Information Technology studies and gains experience with a variety of systems , applications, languages, and products. Graduates of any of the three concentrations will benefit from sustained growth in demand for highly skilled information technology workers. The concentrations allow for maximum flexibility within the curriculum while ensuring the student has adequate credentials in a particular segment of the information technology field. In addition, all CSIT students complement their studies with a 135-hour internship at a selected site, which allows students to gain on-the-job experience prior to graduation. Networking and Communications Systems. The Networking and Communications Systems concentration offers a core curriculum that provides the academic and technical background for individuals who wish to prepare for successful employment in network design and administration. Typical job opportunities: Applications programmer, systems representative, product representative, maintenance programmer, programmer specialist, database programmer, programmer/analyst, research assistant, software developer, applications specialist, computer support specialist, security administration technician, network engineer/administrator, technical support specialist, systems engineer/administrator, systems developer Educational objectives. After successfully completing the Computer Science and Information Technology program, the graduate will be equipped to do the following: I. Express ideas and facts in written and verbal communications and work independently or as a team member. II. Understand and use computers, peripherals and related equipment such as networks, clusters, and other emerging technologies. III. Understand terminology, numeric concepts, social/ethical implications and/or system concepts associated with the information technology field. IV. Understand and use applications software, operating systems and/or system-based products. V. Analyze problems, develop algorithms and implement solutions. VI. Effectively use computer languages, compilers, interpreters and assembler products to produce code and output that meet specified requirements. VII. Understand system and software development cycles, and use tools to develop and manage the cycles. VIII. Upgrade and develop skills that can be measured by real-world training standards as established by national tests, state standards, institutional goals, employers and advisory recommendations. IX. Use equipment and resources that are up-to-date and real-world and that represent current trends in the employment field. X. Develop a positive attitude toward standards, rules, expectations, work and learning. XI. Develop specific skills, understanding and knowledge that can be used at four-year colleges/universities and that can be applied to higher levels of learning. XII. Enhance creative and artistic talents appropriate to the computer science and information technology field. View more details on Pellissippi State Community College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Information Technology courses.